TN: Mosel Kab and St Julien
On Mar 17, 9:52�am, Salil > wrote:
> On Mar 17, 9:07 pm, DaleW > wrote:
>
> > Betsy visited a friend's new home on the way home from matinee, by
> > time she arrived at our house I had the appetizer ready, some shrimp
> > cocktail. With was the �2002 Carl Loewen "Leiwener Klostergarten"
> > Riesling Kabinett I had opened previous night. Light and ready Mosel,
> > flavors of lime and quince jam, with a little gingery edge. On the
> > sweeter side of Kabinett, but not at all heavy. Not a producer who
> > seems to get much buzz, but I've been pleased with the ones I've
> > tried. B+
>
> Can't comment on the St. Julien, as I have minimal experience with
> wines from there. But I've had some of Loewen's stuff before, and love
> the value for money you get with him. Slightly sweet (as I've found to
> be the case with a few of the more unknown producers on Terry Theise's
> lineup), but really fun wines to have with food.
> Check out his 05 Klostegarten Kabinett if you see it around btw - had
> it for $12 recently and loved it.
>
> Cheers,
>
> �Salil
Actually I just picked up the '05 (Grapes in Rye NY is having a moving
sale) -glad to know it's good! Thanks
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